Health & Wellness

If you’ve been active on TikTok in recent months, you’ve probably seen a buzzy video or two surrounding the black plastic cooking utensils controversy.

With the new year comes new resolutions, but research shows many people give up on them within the first three weeks. A Google expert has some tips on achieving those goals.

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region is gearing up for its 5th Annual Feed The Soul Campaign, a month-long effort in February to combat senior hunger in Contra Costa County. The campaign aims to raise $28,000 in 28 days, providing over 5,000 breakfast bags to food-insecure seniors.  The breakfast bags include fresh fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, string cheese, hard-boiled eggs, salads, and…

The U.S. surgeon general called out the link between alcohol and cancer. Is there any amount that’s safe to drink? Here’s what experts say.

The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s new advisory suggests that even small amounts of alcohol could be harmful and may increase your risk of developing cancer.

Dry January participants make a commitment not to drink during the first month of the year. Alcoholism expert Dr. George Koob discusses the annual campaign.

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries.

The common stomach bug is highly contagious, spreads on surfaces and through the air, and people can catch it every year.

Cases of norovirus are surging across the U.S. this winter, according to the CDC. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says washing your hands is key to limiting the spread.

Armpit pain can be caused by many issues, from muscle strains to swollen lymph nodes. Here are possible causes of underarm pain and when to see a doctor.

Outbreaks are often seen on cruise ships, in congregate living situations like nursing homes and jails, as well as schools and other places where people are close together.

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation. But many physical therapists want the profession to be seen as preventive medicine. Think of a physical therapist the way you do a dentist. You go regularly and get checked out even if you’re not having a problem. You could have an exam that would include your health history and current health...

Health officials have raised concerns about the possibility of a “silent” surge of COVID-19 this winter.

There’s a saying that breakfast is the most important meal of day. But where do longevity experts stand on the matter? Opinions vary more than you’d think.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong addresses the latest updates on bird flu as is spreads rapidly through California dairies and cattle farms.

The U.S. has recorded over 32,000 whooping cough cases this year, compared with around 5,100 as of mid-December last year. Infants are most vulnerable to the bacterial infection.

What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn’t.

Getting a walk in every day is key to good health and an app called WeWard will pay you to hit that step count. “On average people walk 25% more,” founder says.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with Tamika Jeanty, founder and owner of “Taomi Tea N Treats”, to learn about the many therapeutic properties of tea. From curbing anxiety, to reducing inflammation and even balancing hormones, learn which blends could help you heal from within.

Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.